Plants in genus pyrrosia
Pyrrosia piloselloides
Pyrrosia piloselloides is a cool micro fern native to Southeast Asia and Malaysia, known for its waxy green fronds. It spreads via a creeping rhizome and can grow both epiphytically and as a ground sprawler. This fern prefers moderate, indirect light and high humidity, thriving in moist soil or sphagnum moss. Its slow growth makes it ideal for small terrariums or as a tropical houseplant. The plant's adaptability to different growing conditions and its unique spreading habit make it an interesting addition to any plant collection.
Pyrrosia lingua
Pyrrosia lingua, or the Japanese tongue fern, features leathery, tongue-shaped leaves with a fuzzy texture. This evergreen fern prefers growing on slopes or vertical surfaces and thrives in low to medium light conditions, making it a versatile choice for shaded gardens or as a houseplant.
Pyrrosia hastata
Pyrrosia hastata, commonly known as the felt fern, is an evergreen plant with black-brown stipes and three-lobed, felty leaves. It is a tight clumper compared to other Pyrrosia species and can grow in loose organic soil or as an epiphyte. This fern prefers dry soils and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Pyrrosia porosa
Pyrrosia porosa, commonly known as the tongue fern, is native to regions from India to the Philippines. It grows on tree trunks at elevations between 3,000 and 8,500 feet, featuring thick, dark green, evergreen fronds with a brown indumentum on the leaf back. This fern is suitable for well-draining slopes or as a pot specimen, thriving in part sun to shade. Its adaptability and unique appearance make it a popular choice for tropical and subtropical gardens.
Pyrrosia polydactyla
Pyrrosia polydactyla, an evergreen tongue fern from Taiwan, is known for its unique clump of felty, five-fingered dark green leaves. It is ideal for woodland gardens and containers, performing best on moderate to steep slopes. This fern is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.
Pyrrosia serpens
Pyrrosia serpens is a fern with flat, thick green fronds covered in small white hairs. It spreads via a creeping rhizome and can grow both epiphytically and as a ground sprawler. This slow-growing plant thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums.
Pyrrosia hastata 'Storm Watch'
Pyrrosia hastata 'Storm Watch' is an epiphytic fern native to China, Korea, and Japan, known for its three-pronged felty leaves with dramatic black veins. It forms a tight clump up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide and grows well on dry slopes or in containers. This plant's unique foliage and adaptability make it an exceptional specimen for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Yabane Fu'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Yabane Fu' is an epiphytic Japanese tongue fern with thick, leathery evergreen leaves that have jagged edges and streaks of green and yellow. This fern grows well on trees or rocks with adequate moisture and prefers a compost-rich mix when grown in containers. It thrives in light shade and performs best on slopes in colder climates, making it a unique addition to rock gardens or shaded areas.
Pyrrosia lingua 'O Kan'
Pyrrosia lingua 'O Kan' is a Japanese tongue fern with evergreen leaves banded in yellow and green. It features large marginal protuberances and adapts well to organic soils, making it superb for hanging baskets. This plant is a unique choice for adding texture and color to shaded areas.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Limon'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Limon' is a unique fern known for its upright, tongue-shaped foliage that is brightest in open shade or morning sun. This plant grows from a thin, creeping rhizome and can form a 2-foot wide patch over several years. It thrives on slopes or in hanging baskets, where it can achieve its fastest growth. The foliage turns green in deep shade, making it adaptable to various light conditions. Its distinctive appearance and growth habit make it an interesting choice for fern enthusiasts and shade gardens.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Cuspidata'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Cuspidata' is a rare form of the hairy-leaved tongue fern, known for its stubbier foliage compared to the typical Pyrrosia lingua. This evergreen fern spreads via short rhizomes and is adapted to grow on trees and rocks in nature. It prefers sloped, well-drained sites and can thrive in rich garden soil, making it a unique choice for fern enthusiasts and those looking to add texture to their garden.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Corymbifera'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Corymbifera' is a crested form of the tongue fern, known for its dark green, cardboard-textured fronds. This evergreen plant thrives in well-drained sites on slopes, making it suitable for rock gardens and shaded areas. Its unique texture and form add interest to plant collections.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Nokogiri Ba'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Nokogiri Ba' is an evergreen fern with thick, dark green leaves that have wavy margins, giving it a unique texture. Originating from a wiry rhizome, this plant is well-suited for slopes in marginal winter climates. Its cardboard-like leaves make it a durable choice for shaded areas, and it is known for being drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. This fern is native to regions in China and Japan, adding an exotic touch to gardens.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Hiryu'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Hiryu' is a unique fern with fuzzy, green, tongue-shaped leaves featuring bizarre protuberances along the edges. Typically epiphytic in the wild, it spreads by a thin, woody rhizome. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in organically rich soil and is well-suited for container gardening.
Pyrrosia petiolosa 'Taste Of China'
Pyrrosia petiolosa 'Taste Of China' is a hardy Chinese medicinal fern known for its thick, felty evergreen leaves. This spore strain grows to a mature height of 3 to 6 inches and forms a tightly clustered mass through slowly spreading rhizomes. It thrives in compost-rich garden soil and is suitable for USDA Zone 5, making it one of the hardiest species in its genus. This fern is an excellent choice for shade gardens or as a unique addition to a living wall.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Thrombosis'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Thrombosis' is a fern with 8-inch long, upright, rigid fronds featuring dark black stipes and veins. It forms a 2-foot wide patch in 3-5 years and thrives in rich woodland soils, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Pyrrosia polydactyla 'Taipingshan'
Pyrrosia polydactyla 'Taipingshan' is an epiphytic fern with dark green, five-fingered felty leaves, forming a 1-foot tall clump. It can grow attached to rock walls or in regular garden soil, provided it is not too wet.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Tachiba Koryu'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Tachiba Koryu' is a Japanese selection of the Asian native tongue fern, known for its narrow, thick, leathery leaves that are ruffled and held vertically. It can grow as an epiphyte on rocks and trees in milder climates, forming nice colonies in well-drained sites. This fern adds texture and interest to gardens, particularly in shaded areas.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Alabama Gold'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Alabama Gold' is a creeping plant with pencil-lead sized rhizomes and 10-inch long, thumb-shaped leaves. Its leathery green leaves are flushed gold in open shade or morning sun, forming a 2-foot wide patch over time. This plant is a stunning container specimen, adding a unique touch to any garden.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Ogon Nishiki'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Ogon Nishiki' is an evergreen tongue fern known for its dense colonies and distinctive foliage. It features thick, green, vertically-held leaves with diagonal butterscotch-yellow banding. This fern forms a 2-foot wide colony in five years, making it an excellent choice for groundcover or living walls. Its unique appearance and adaptability to part sun to light shade make it a popular choice for adding texture and color to shaded garden areas.